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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 254,163.42, 350,757 and 140,986.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 254,163.42, 350,757 and 140,986.26 is: 194,567.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    254,163.42 : 350,757 = 140,986.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    254,163.42/350,757 = 140,986.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    254,163.42x = 350,757 × 140,986.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    254,163.42x = 49,451,917,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,451,917,598.82/254,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,567.41

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